The Charleston Area Convention & Visitors Bureau is now hiring a Media Relations Assistant. This is an entry-level position for anyone who is interested in public relations.
See job description below —
I. FUNCTION: This position is responsible for assisting with the daily activities of the Media Department of the Charleston Area Convention & Visitors Bureau in order to ensure the success of each department’s respective programs and projects.
II. STATUS: Full-time, regular
III. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:
- Excellent oral communication skills; correct grammar usage and spelling skills
- Working knowledge of office procedures
- Excellent eye for detail and organizational ability
- Knowledge of Microsoft Word for Windows, Excel and additional computer software
IV. SPECIFIC DUTIES:
- Actively assists the Director of Media Relations as needed, 20%
- Responsible for department coverage at 423 King Street, 5%
- Responsible for maintaining the Media Department’s calendar, which includes production schedule for Board of Governors books, Quarterly Reports, press releases (drafts, proofing, distribution), holiday outreach, quarterly list of writers worked with in order to send thank you notes, etc., 5%
- Responsible for reporting on behalf of the Media Department (MMS, Leads, Quarterly Reports, BOG books), 13%
- Handles all invoice processing, 2%
- Tracks all daily news hits and clippings in Vocus and Burrells Luce, which are shared with department as received; posts most prestigious clips to the press gallery on ExploreCharleston.com; selects top clips to be included in the CVB’s e-news, emails partners reputable press coverage; compiles list of quotes and circulation data from notable articles for Travel Council meetings, 13%
- Responds to and manages all CleanPix photo requests and CleanPix gallery; manages Google Alerts via media@explorecharleston.com, 3%
- Responsible for entering journalist post-visit insights and clippings into SimpleView and managing media relations SimpleView portal, 4%
- Responsible for Media Department assets and storage, primarily gifts, bags, boxes, files, archives, BOG books and press kits; also responsible for keeping an updated list of promotional and gift items, 4%
- Prepares and delivers gift bags to national journalists and editors, 4%
- Researches annual and month-to-month potential PR opportunities using Vocus’ editorial calendars, 4%
- Responsible for tracking investor news and drafting the quarterly “What’s New in Charleston” press release, 7%
- Compiles tailored distribution lists for press releases and announcements, 4%
- Supports the department in the management of the CVB’s social media efforts, 10%
- Maintains and updates electronic media kits, tailoring them to the interests of the journalist when possible, 2%
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Essential:
- Excellent command of the English language, including comprehension, verbal and written communication skills.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Ability to operate office equipment and learn software programs such as Word, Excel, PhotoShop.
- Ability to perform mathematical calculations accurately.
- Access to transportation to attend meetings/functions throughout the tri-county region and the state, including overnight lodging, and to pick-up or deliver supplies related to the job before, during and after regular working hours.
- Ability to grip/grasp various tools and equipment used in the office area.
- Ability to set up for a meeting, including coffee preparation, carrying coffee pots to meeting room, arranging furniture, placing agendas and other information around table.
- Good eye sight and hearing, which may be corrected with an aid if necessary.
- Ability to rotate body while in a sitting or standing position.
Interested in this position? Apply here.